Drug trials may soon be done on human tissues

A recent draft notification to amend the rules stated that alternative technology platforms such as human organ on chips, micro-physiological systems and other in vitro or cell-based assays can be used in conjunction with animal testing to establish the safety and efficacy of new drugs.

DTNEXT Bureau

Published:11th Dec, 2022 at 1:09 AM

NEW DELHI: Pre-clinical trials of new drugs could soon be done on human tissues and cells developed in laboratories and not just on animals as the Union Health Ministry is working on bringing in amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019.

A recent draft notification to amend the rules stated that alternative technology platforms such as human organ on chips, micro-physiological systems and other in vitro or cell-based assays can be used in conjunction with animal testing to establish the safety and efficacy of new drugs.

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Drug trials may soon be done on human tissues

A recent draft notification to amend the rules stated that alternative technology platforms such as human organ on chips, micro-physiological systems and other in vitro or cell-based assays can be used in conjunction with animal testing to establish the safety and efficacy of new drugs.

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